The tiny kitten (now a little cat)

[vilakins]

Back in June I posted about the tiny kitten at the vet. She looked about 4-6 weeks old then, but was actually about three months old. The nurse who adopted her brings her to work and at that stage either had her on the desk or carried her round in her pocket.

I now know more about her due to an article in the vet practice's newsletter last week, with two photos.

She was brought in in April as a homeless kitten, weighing about 500g and very sluggish.


When she first came in

One of the nurses, Harriet, adopted her and brought her to work each day, naming her Garfilly because she's a ginger female. Over the next few weeks she hardly grew so they tested her thyroid levels and found she has hypothyroidism which is extremely rare in cats. So twice a day she has a thyroid hormone tablet and has her blood tested regularly to make sure the dose is OK.

She was pretty active when I met her in June, playing and biting my fingers gently, and apparently she's done very well although she's still small for her age and has slightly bowed legs. The condition is so rare she's really a test case. She still comes to work with Harriet and either sits in reception, plays in the cattery, or sometimes 'works' in the recovery room comforting cats and dogs recovering from anaesthesia. :-)


What she looks like now

I was sorry not to see Garfilly the two times Harriet was there when I took Ashley in or collected her (and I even had my camera in case) but she was out in the cattery. She's made a lot of friends among clients and I hope to see her when I'm next in getting worming pills. She certainly has a happy and loved life. :-)

Comments

[gwendraith]

Awww, the ginger kitten is adorable! How could anyone have thought of having her put down! I'm glad the receptionist took her under her wing :)

[vilakins]

Yeah, I know. :-) Poor wee mite. I suppose they thought it was a kindness. It's better than just dumping kittens or moving house and leaving cats behind, the lucky ones of which end up at the SPCA or the Lonely Miaow. I have to say though that if I worked there I'd be overrun with cats and kittens, but then I couldn't bear working there.

That little cat has the best home you could imagine for a little girl who needs that much attention. I often think they know that too; she has such a sweet, gentle nature like my rescued Ashley and Sebastian.

[elmey]

What adorable pictures :) I'm such a sap for stories of abandoned animals finding happy homes. I'm glad you gave us some background.

[vilakins]

She certainly did! By the looks of that last photo, someone's holding her in their arms in front of reception. :-)

[snowgrouse.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwwwwww, what a lovely thing :3 *cuddles her hard* *cuddles Nico and her kitties hard*

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

She's a sweet kitten. I was sad I didn't get to play with her again.

As for the rest, they get lots of play and cuddles and I tell them they're known round the world. :-)

[blencathra.livejournal.com]

Awwww. She is absolutely adorable!! Sounds like she's landed on her feet there! BTW I love the slightly cross eyed look in the last pic.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

She's lucky they adopted her as she needs so much medical attention, and they're lucky to have the little sweetie. I wonder if they'll write a paper on her.

[jhall1.livejournal.com]

I'm not really a cat person, but even I have to admit that she's amazingly cute.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

She is! I'm amazed she still has blue eyes at 6 months.

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

This is a wonderful real story! Garfilly is such a darling and her life is rich in spite of her serious illness. She brings love with her and shares with others. Thank you for sharing with us!

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

She's a lovely little cat (still kitten really)! I hope I do get to see her again.

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

What a love! How pink her nose is. I'm so glad she has a loving home able to give her the care she needs.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

And how blue her eyes are! Perhaps she has some Siamese as she's about 6 months old now.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

oh she is lovely and has really grown. I'm glad she is in a good position for continued treatment

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

She couldn't be in a better place, and she's giving back too. :-)

[luinielle.livejournal.com]

Oh, she's adorable! I'm glad she has a loving home now.

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

She's a sweetie! I suspect she's getting too big for pockets now. :-)